Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia

8 Days
From CAD $2,849 Was CAD $3,799
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Experience Overview

Highlights

  • Sit down for a sunset picnic on the stark and surreal Salar de Uyuni
  • Visit the small community of Coquesa and have lunch on Incahuasi Island in a remote patch of the Bolivian desert
  • Enjoy an interactive culinary experience in La Paz featuring a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine
  • Experience life at a traditional hacienda firsthand

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2738

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: National Geographic Journey, Extreme Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SBENG

StartStarts: La Paz, Bolivia

FinishFinishes: La Paz, Bolivia

DurationDuration: 8 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Bolivian Hacienda Experience, Potosí Your Journeys Highlight Moment: La Paz Culinary Experience, La Paz
  • Arrival transfer
  • La Paz city tour
  • Sucre orientation walk
  • Excursions to the Salar de Uyuni
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (6 nts), Hacienda/farm (1 nt).
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

  • Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2849 (CAD $356 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: La Paz

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

2

Day 2: La Paz/Sucre

Catch a flight to charming Sucre, then enjoy an orientation walk around the main square. This afternoon, relax at a local café, explore on your own, or opt to take an immersive tour of Sucre with a local expert that focuses on the city's stunning colonial architecture and historic sites, best viewed from the ubiquitous rooftop terraces.

3

Day 3: Potosi Countryside

Enjoy free time this morning before travelling into the southern highlands to our historic hacienda. Surrounded by lush agricultural fields and rolling hills, this working farm offers unique opportunities for cultural exchanges with the resident family. Get a glimpse into daily life here while lending a hand at the dairy and in the fields, and step back in time during visits to the property's private rooms, chapel, and museum. Cap off your experience with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring an array of local specialities.

4

Day 4: Potosí/Uyuni

Make the short drive to the centre of Potosí and enjoy a guided tour of the Casa Nacional de la Moneda, the old silver mint and now a museum dedicated to Bolivian art and history. Take a scenic drive to Uyuni, gateway to the world's largest salt flat. Learn about the industrialization of salt and the geographical history of the region while driving across this mirror-like landscape.

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Day 5: Uyuni

Journey deeper into the salt pans to explore their varied geographical features. Along the way, stop for a visit to the small community of Coquesa, located at the base of the Tunupa Volcano on the edge of the Salar. After this, have lunch on the salt flat before continuing our exploration of the desert and its pans. Cap off the day with a sunset picnic on the salt flats before returning to the hotel.

6

Day 6: Uyuni/La Paz

Catch a flight to La Paz and enjoy free time to explore before joining the group for an optional dinner.

7

Day 7: La Paz

Awake in lofty La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. Spend the morning at leisure, or opt to take an excursion to see the stunning maze of canyons and spires in the Valley of the Moon. This afternoon, set out by foot, van, and cable car to discover this sky-high city with your guide. Explore vibrant squares, historical landmarks, and lively markets, learning about the balance of old and new along the way. In the evening, enjoy an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant, including demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef as our guide, we'll sample a variety of dishes and discuss the growing popularity of La Paz as a culinary destination.

8

Day 8: La Paz

Depart at any time.

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